Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Medicine (Mental Health)
Two year post basic training programme; award by Mzuzu University and Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
COURSE CONTENT
First Year
* Introduction to Psychiatry
* Communication for academic and professional purposes
* Introduction to Information Communication and Technology
* Biochemistry
* Psychopharmacology I
* Psychopharmacology II
* Human Neuroscience
* Developmental Psychology
* Bio-Medical Ethics
* Sociology of Mental Health
* Bio-Statistics
* Psychiatry II
* Epidemiology
* Research Methodology
Second Year
* Community Psychiatry and Mental Health
* Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Practice
* Psychiatry III
* Research Methodology/seminars
* Health Service Management
* Psychiatry IV
* Counselling and Psychotherapy
* Research Project/Dissertation
Course Duration
Two years – Full time
*each academic year comprises of two semesters
Entry Requirements
Must be a qualified Clinical Officer with a Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Those with Diploma in Mental Health and Clinical psychiatry are eligible and may qualify for some module exemption at level 4
Must be registered with the regulatory body governing clinical medicine of their respective countries